–The battle heats up for the future of the Elizabeth Street Garden, where “it’s not uncommon to find glamorously appointed Nolita-ites Instagramming themselves in the bushes.” [Vogue]
–On Saturday, renewable energy proponents will march from Brooklyn to the Alfred E. Smith Houses on the Lower East Side, marking the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. [Bedford & Bowery]
–Executive Chef Angela Dimayuga has left Mission Chinese Food. [Eater]
–The proponents of a campaign to name the Williamsburg Bridge for Jazz great Sonny Rollins spoke with Brian Lehrer. [WNYC]
–The Tenement Museum’s new exhibition pays tribute to the Lower East Side as melting pot. [The Forward]
–More scenes from the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. [New York Times]